What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Adjunct Faculty Lecturers position at Appalachian State University?
Posting Details
Request to Recruit
Job Title
Part-Time Adjunct Faculty Lecturers
Department
Social Work - 273500
Location
Boone, NC and/or remote in North Carolina
Position Number
085836
Description of Department
Housed within the Beaver College of Health Sciences, the Department of Social Work at Appalachian State University is guided by an overarching framework of social and economic justice.
The mission of the Department of Social Work is to educate professional social workers who actively work towards a sustainable and just society. We partner with Appalachian and global communities to advance social, economic, and environmental justice for all people.
The undergraduate (BSW) and graduate (MSW) programs are designed to assist competent generalist social work practice within the distinct Appalachian culture of the region and across national and international contexts.
The mission of the Department of Social Work is to educate professional social workers who actively work towards a sustainable and just society. We partner with Appalachian and global communities to advance social, economic, and environmental justice for all people.
The undergraduate (BSW) and graduate (MSW) programs are designed to assist competent generalist social work practice within the distinct Appalachian culture of the region and across national and international contexts.
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s in Social Work (MSW) and at least two years post master’s experience.
Essential Job Functions
Essential job functions include course preparation and delivery, maintaining office hours, grading, and student engagement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in teaching in higher education
- Expertise: Research, Social work in Communities and Organizations, Practicum Seminar, and Advanced Practice with Individuals and Families.
Number of Hours Per Week
Varies based on course schedule (maximum five course per academic year)
Number of Months per Year
9
Hiring Range
Three credit hour course: $3,588 per course for masters level and $3987 for a PhD
Posting Details
Posting Date
07/08/2026
Closing Date
09/01/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Proposed Date of Hire
01/11/2027
Evaluation of Applications Begins
09/01/2026
Search Chair Name
Mark Trahan
Search Chair Email
trahanmh@appstate.edu
Applicant Pool Preference
External (Post on the Web)
Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s job board:
1. Letter of Interest/Cover Letter that includes interest in teaching and teaching-related experience.
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of References with Contact Information
4. A copy of unofficial graduate degree transcripts
4. A copy of unofficial graduate degree transcripts
Official transcripts will be requested later.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
Benefits:
Professional Development, Paid HolidaysSalary : $3,588